cross-questions

present tense third-person singular of cross-question

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-questions
Verb
  • Congratulations are in order for Dua Lipa, who married Callum Turner over the weekend at a courthouse ceremony in London wearing a Schiaparelli suit with Christian Louboutin pumps to complete her all-white look — but those heels are far from the only shoes the British musician owns.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • My chest feels tight as my heart pumps against the elevation, though some of this sensation may simply be awe.
    Alexandra Oliva June 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Originally from Long Island, New York, and shaped by 20 years in southern Arizona, her work examines the intersection of wild landscapes, small-town culture, and the spirit of adventure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • The service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses those deemed to be the most qualified.
    Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The two armies remain locked in battle on the roughly 750-mile front line, while Russia bombards civilian areas of Ukraine daily.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The two armies remain locked in battle on the roughly 750-mile front line, while Russia bombards civilian areas of Ukraine daily.
    Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Cross-questions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-questions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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